Role Description

As an Account Director, you will serve as the primary liaison between Continuum and a leading trade publisher. In this role, you will lead a Marketing Production Center of Excellence that centralizes sourcing, supplier management, and execution of physical marketing materials, including commercial print, corrugated displays, and promotional products.

You will oversee the end-to-end execution of marketing production initiatives, ensuring seamless integration of Continuum’s services with the client’s marketing, procurement, and operational objectives while identifying opportunities for strategic growth and cost optimization.

Leading a dedicated account team, you will manage:

• Project intake
• Production development
• Procurement strategy
• Supplier relationships

This role is remote, with occasional travel to New York City, supplier facilities, and Continuum headquarters in Chicago, IL.

Typical Week

• Monday: Kick off the week with a status update meeting with the client’s account team, discussing ongoing projects, upcoming campaigns, and support needed.
• Tuesday: Review performance metrics from recent campaigns and purchasing patterns from the Continuum eStore and inventory program. Prepare insights and recommendations for optimization.
• Wednesday: Participate in a new project kick-off meeting with the client’s creative team to brainstorm creative executions for an upcoming program launch campaign.
• Thursday: Meet with the client’s senior leadership to present performance reports and discuss strategic initiatives.
• Friday: Analyze actuals vs. budget for the prior month or quarter, identifying underperforming areas and developing an action plan for improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in marketing execution, either as a marketer or a provider of marketing services.
• 5+ years of experience in account management or leadership roles.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale clients and delivering successful win/win business outcomes.
• Knowledge of point-of-sale programs, corrugated displays, risers, and merchandising in retail environments.
• Experience with demand planning, production scheduling, and vendor management.
• Understanding of 3PL operations and fulfillment processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to evolving client needs.
• Proficiency in data analysis and insights-driven recommendations, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities; PMP certification or similar credential is a plus.
• Experience with budgeting, planning, and forecasting, with strong financial acumen.
• Ability to travel as needed to meet with clients and attend industry events.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a related field preferred.

Company Description

Continuum is a marketing execution and creative production company that serves as an extension of our clients’ teams. We offer bespoke, end-to-end marketing solutions that optimize marketing budgets enabling our clients to reach more customers without increasing costs while providing expertise, scalability, and a higher ROI.